What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in August?

In August, Barcelona averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Madrid averages 34°C high / 21°C low with about 14 mm.

Barcelona vs Madrid in August

Madrid is the better pick in August — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is hot, dry, clean air, while Barcelona is hot, a little rain.

Barcelona vs Madrid — August climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Barcelona	🇪🇸 Madrid
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	81/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	33°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	34° / 21°
Rainfall	44 mm	14 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	74%	34%
Air quality (AQI)	55	50

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Barcelona 🇪🇸 Spainhot, a little rain · best May77
Madrid 🇪🇸 Spainhot, dry, clean air · best May81

Barcelona vs Madrid in August — FAQ

Is August better in Barcelona or Madrid?: Madrid is the better pick in August — 81 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is hot, dry, clean air, while Barcelona is hot, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in August?: In August, Barcelona averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 44 mm of rain; Madrid averages 34°C high / 21°C low with about 14 mm.